Choucroute Garnie

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This is a wonderful full flavoured main dish that makes a great winter meal. It's hearty and tasty,,worth making.

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Steps

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Soak saurkraut for 30 mins in cold water.

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Drain.

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Cook bacon in a frying pan for about 5 mins , add oil , onion , carrots and cook , stirring until onion is golden.

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Place saurkraut , in a casserole dish , stir in bacon mixture , apple and carraway seeds.

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Add juniper berries , boquet garni , wine and enough stock to just cover.

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Top with buttered greaseproof paper and bring to simmering , cook for 30mins adding stock to stop any drying.

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Meltbutter in frying pan and cook pork stirring until golden.

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Add pork and sausage to casserole cook about 2 hours or until tender.

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Remove boquet garni , sprinkle with chopped parsley.

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Serve with ryebread , boiled potatoes and german style mustard.

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Ingredients

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sauerkraut, bacon, vegetable oil, onion, carrots, granny smith apple, caraway seed, bouquet garni, juniper berries, white wine, chicken stock, butter, lean pork, smoked pork sausage, parsley